Media: the Vatican turned off all the fountains in connection with the threat of water shortage due to drought
The result is a steady heat and lack of rain for more than two months reserves of fresh water in the region of Lazio depleted.
ROME, July 24. /TASS/. Vatican authorities turned off all the fountains on the square in front of the main Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Peter, and in the gardens behind its walls. This was reported in the news channel Rai News 24.
The decision was made due to the fact that the authorities of the Lazio region, warned of water shortages which may affect the residents of Rome.
The result is a steady heat and lack of rain for more than two months reserves of fresh water significantly depleted.
The Governor of Lazio announced that July 28 will be suspended the withdrawal of water from lake Bracciano. It threatens the fact that 1.5 million of the Romans may be without water. Roman authorities are considering the possibility of limiting water consumption to eight hours per day and rotation of supply.
The critical situation in the drought, especially in agriculture, and has developed in ten regions of Italy. While the southern regions continue to ravage fires. So, on Monday because of the fire were evacuated FIAT automobile plant in the Molise region.